Active ingredient

Lignocaine for Animals: Mechanism, Doses by Species & Brands

Reviewed by Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc.Updated 2 Nov 20262 sources

Lignocaine, also called lidocaine, is the prototype aminoamide local anaesthetic ^[1]. Some Indian anti-inflammatory injections add 1% lignocaine, for example Inflavet ^[2].

Drug class: Local anaesthetic (aminoamide)
Brands on this site: Inflavet

What lignocaine is used for

Local and regional anaesthesia ^[1].
Added at 1% to some combination injections in India ^[2].

Safety, contraindications and precautions

Constant-rate infusions of lidocaine during anaesthesia are not recommended for cats ^[1].

Brands that contain lignocaine

Brand	Company	Contains	Market
Inflavet	Virbac India	Meloxicam + Paracetamol + Lignocaine	India

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Medically reviewed by

Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc.

Veterinarian · Reviewed 2 Nov 2026

References

Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in AnimalsMerck Veterinary Manual · 2024 · Veterinary reference
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Lidocaine, the prototype aminoamide local anesthetic
The use of constant-rate infusion lidocaine during anesthesia is not recommended for cats
Virbac India — sheep and goat anti-inflammatory productsVirbac India — official product page · 2026 · Official company page
Passage read from this source
Lignocaine HCL 1 %

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